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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,009.86, 219,013.50 and 46,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,009.86, 219,013.50 and 46,170.14 is: 69,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,009.86 : 219,013.50 = 46,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,009.86/219,013.50 = 46,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,009.86x = 219,013.50 × 46,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,009.86x = 10,111,883,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111,883,956.89/146,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,254.80

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